2 minute read
Beauty Therapy
Whether you want to work in a high street salon, run your own beauty business or travel the world offering treatments on a cruise ship, a career in beauty therapy can get you there. Our beauty therapy courses will give you the knowledge and behaviours you need to get started, deliver great service and master the latest techniques.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
salons, as well as providing treatments to customers in our industry standard salon,
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN HAIR AND BEAUTY
Course length: 1 year
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Our level 1 course will provide you with introductory skills in hair and beauty and covers topics such as shampooing and conditioning hair, blow drying and plaiting hair along with basic makeup application, hand and nail care and nail art.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
2 GCSEs grade 3/D or above including English and maths or an entry level qualification in a 4 GCSEs grade 3/D or above or a level 1 qualification in a related course.
related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
2 courses in hairdressing, hair and media makeup or beauty therapy or look to secure an apprenticeship.
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY
Course length: 1 year
This course will combine both practical and theory sessions to develop skills, knowledge and behaviours in client care, providing facials, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, waxing, manicure and pedicure treatments, nail art and salon reception duties. You will undertake practical sessions within our excellent training Mosaic.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
You could progress on to one our Level
WHAT’S NEXT?
Develop your skills further by completing our Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or secure an apprenticeship.
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY
Course length: 1 year
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This course will build upon existing skills developed at level 2, and you will learn new techniques such as facial and body electrotherapy treatments, self-tanning, electrical epilation and Swedish massage therapy, along with client customer service skills.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English and maths and a level 2 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
After you have completed this course you could progress into employment in a range of beauty therapy related roles where you could work in a salon, on a cruise ship or even running your own business.
WHAT CAN I EARN?
Salon owner Salon manager Beauty therapist Nail technician Makeup artist £30,000 - £60,000 £18,000 - £30,000 £15,000 - £20,000 £13,000 - £25,000 Wages vary
Sourced from the National Careers Service. Correct at time of print. If you don't already have a GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.
Amira, Beauty Therapy
